Matthew J. Spalding Recent C-SPAN Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/42897
's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networksen-USCopyright 2016, National Cable Satellite Corporationinfo@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Sat, 10 Dec 2016 01:04:28 GMTC-SPAN Person Recent Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=42897&width=130Matthew J. Spalding Recent C-SPAN Appearanceshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/42897
Head shot of {$person->name}Talk Radio Debate on Election 2016Radio talk shows hosts from around the country talked about the 2016 presidential election and the state of their industry. Among the participants were syndicated radio hosts Hugh Hewitt and Thom Hartmann, Joe Madison of SiriusXM's "Urban Channel," and Larry O'Connor of WMAL in Washington, D.C.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/416725-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/416725-1Sat, 15 Oct 2016 02:44:45 GMTConservative Political Action Conference, Social Conservatives and Libertarians PanelPanelists talked about the politics and differences between social conservatives and Libertarians. They discussed issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Speakers included author and film critic Michael Medved and the executive director of the Libertarian group Students for Liberty.
This program was a panel of the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), hosted by the American Conservative Union Foundation at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318175-8
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318175-8Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:10:34 GMTConservative Policy IssuesPanelists talked about the politics of and differences between social conservatives and libertarians. They discussed issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage.
This program was part of the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual event hosted by the American Conservative Union.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318175-7
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/318175-7Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:39:01 GMT[I am the Change]Conservative scholar Charles Kesler spoke about his thoughts on the Obama presidency and what he deemed were the "fatal contradictions" of liberalism. He talked about the history of modern liberal thought, progressive politics in America, and the ways in which liberal and conservative reform movements had advanced their causes. His remarks were made at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308295-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308295-1Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:03:10 GMTProgressive Politics of Theodore Roosevelt and Barack ObamaPanelists compared and contrasted the political philosophies of Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama. In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt delivered his "New Nationalism" speech which espoused his Progressive ideas in Osawatomie, Kansas. In 2011, President Obama went to the same town and spoke about his own political philosophy and about the U.S. economy. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. William Schambra and E.J. Dionne Jr. co-moderated.
"Osawatomie: Then and Now" was held at the Betsy and Walter Stern Conference Center in Washington, D.C.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303534-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303534-1Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:30:56 GMTValue Voters Summit, Morning SessionConservative leaders and Republican presidential candidates spoke at the Values Voter Summit. During this portion of the summit, House Speaker John Boehner pledged to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act. Following his remarks, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said he was concerned about "increasing mobs" at the "Occupy Wall Street" protests in New York.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301956-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301956-1Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:41:48 GMTReligious Liberty and the Founding of AmericaMark David Hall explored the meanings of the relationship between church and state issues based on his assessment of founding-era documents. Topics included the various meanings given to "Christian founding," the question of whether or not America was founded upon Christian principles, and the extent to which the founders were Christians themselves. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
The talk "Did America Have a Christian Founding?" was hosted by the Heritage Foundation.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297154-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297154-1Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:01:49 GMT112th Congress and the ConstitutionLegal scholars talked about the 112th Congress and setting constitutional limits on the federal government's size and authority. Topics included spending earmarks, the new health care law, and better constitutional education for members of Congress. Panelists responded to questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296712-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296712-3Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:35:06 GMTValues Voter Summit, Morning SessionSenator Jim Demint, Former Governor Mitt Romney, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Congressman Mike Pence, and others spoke at the morning session of the fifth annual Values Voter summit. Among the topics addressed at the summit were the military ban on open service by gay and lesbian personnel, the role of the tea party movement, the economy, the 2010 midterm elections, and the conservative legislative agenda.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295524-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295524-1Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:34:48 GMTValues Voter Summit, Mid-MorningDuring the morning session of the fifth annual Values Voter summit, Senator DeMint introduced a short film about the START Treaty. Genevieve Wood introduced Matthew Spalding with a film piece about his book [We Still Hold These Truths: Rediscovering Our Principles, Reclaiming Our Future]. Topics included Constitution Day.
Held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295524-101
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)- No Category -http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295524-101Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:10:06 GMT2010 Midterm Elections Political scientists spoke about the 2010 midterm elections. Among the topics they addressed were the chance of Republican gains in the elections, the prospect for divided government, the impact a Republican Congress would have on the Obama administration's legislative priorities, and the political climate in Washington, DC. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295312-3
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295312-3Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:14:42 GMT[We Still Hold These Truths]Matt Spalding talked about his book [We Still Hold These Truths: Rediscovering Our Principles, Reclaiming Our Future] (Intercollegiate Studies Institute; October 15, 2009).
He was interviewed at the Conservative Political Action Conference held February 18-20, 2010, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292271-6
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292271-6Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:46:17 GMT[We Still Hold These Truths]Matthew Spalding talked about his book [We Still Hold These Truths: Rediscovering Our Principles, Reclaiming Our Future] (Intercollegiate Studies Institute; October 15, 2009). A constitutional expert and project leader for the First Principles initiative, he talked about the founding principles of the nation and explored how he says the government got off track and how it can return to its roots. He focused on the expansion of the powers of the federal government and the centralization of authority. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The talk was hosted by the Heritage Foundation at noon December 4, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290503-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290503-1Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:14:29 GMT[Liberal Fascism]Jonah Goldberg talked about his book [Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning], published by Doubleday. In his book he explores the political theories of fascism and contends that there are several colloaries between the politics of the left and fascist ideology. He responded to questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203535-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203535-1Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:06:48 GMT[In Defense of the Bush Doctrine]Robert Kaufman talked about his book, [In Defense of the Bush Doctrine], published by University Press of Kentucky. Mr. Holmes commented on the book. Professor Kaufman talked about President Bush's foreign policy and argued that pre-emptive war is defensible when fighting terrorism. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions.
Professor Kaufman is an adjunct scholar at the Heritage Foundation and is the author of [Henry M. Jackson: A Life in Politics.]http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198267-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198267-1Sun, 03 Jun 2007 02:00:44 GMTState of ConservatismPanelists talked about the state of the conservative movement at a symposium on the U.S. Constitution. Among the topics they addressed were the goals and record of the conservative reform movement of the 1990s, the size of government, domestic and tax issues, social policy and legislation, U.S. foreign policy in the post Cold War era, and the effects of the presidency of George W. Bush on conservatism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194349-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194349-1Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:47:14 GMTHistorical Perspectives on ImmigrationPanelists spoke on the topic "What Makes an American? Historical Perspectives on Immigration." They addressed issues such as repeating patterns of immigration to the U.S., perceptions of immigration at the founding of the nation, social, political, and cultural attitudes toward immigrants at various parties in American history, and the impact of anti-immigrant feelings near the beginning of the 20th century. The also talked about current attempts to facilitate reforms of immigration policy and better enforce U.S. borders. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192640-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192640-1Tue, 23 May 2006 03:40:28 GMT[The Heritage Guide to the Constitution]Matthew Spalding talked about [The Heritage Guide to the Constitution], published by Regnery Publishing. He was the executive editor of the book, which he edited with former Attorney General Edwin Meese III and David Forte. Mr. Spalding held a colloquium with students about "Does the Original Constitution Still Matter?" concerning the debate over the Constitution as a "living document." Mr. Spalding discussed how the book was put together and made a case for why it should be considered the most comprehensive guide to the Constitution currently available. After his presentation he answered students' questions.
Mr. Spalding is the author of [A Sacred Union of Citizens: George Washington's Farewell Address and the American Character.]http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191935-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191935-1Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:50:23 GMT[Washington's God]Michael Novak and his daughter Jana Novak talked about their book [Washington's God: Religion, Liberty, and the Father of Our Country], published by Basic Books. They talked about the religious life of Founding Father George Washington from the perspective that he was a Christian, not a deist, as historians typically characterize him. They described their research of Washington's religious pronouncements, saying that George Washington did in fact worship the God of the Bible and did not embrace the idea of the absentee creator. The Novaks were joined by Daniel Dreisbach and Matthew Spalding to discuss their perception of George Washington and the role of faith in government. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191757-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191757-1Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:01:20 GMTThe Bush Presidency and Constitutional War PowersJohn Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, spoke about the Bush Presidency and the constitutional powers of war. Among the issues he addresses were the nature of terrorism and U.S. efforts to combat global terrorist networks, the Constitutional authority invested in the commander-in-chief, criticism of the Bush administration's conduct of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and war powers of the various branches of government.
Professor Yoo served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel in the U.S. Justice Department from 2001-2003, where he was involved in many of the legal issues concerning the war on terrorism.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191318-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191318-1Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:19:32 GMT[Patriot Sage: George Washington]Mr. Spalding talked about the book he co-edited, [Patriot Sage: George Washington and the American Political Tradition], published by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The book is a collection of essays about George Washington. According to Mr. Spalding, the book is intended to dispel myths about Washington and reveal the contributions, qualities, and nature of the nation's first president.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178798-4
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178798-4Sun, 09 Nov 2003 22:55:41 GMTBush Presidency at MidtermParticipants talked about the record of the Bush administration. Among the topics they addressed were responses to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, foreign policy issues, and personalities in the administration. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175197-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175197-1Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:26:40 GMTEducation and PatriotismParticipants talked about teaching patriotism and improving knowledge of civics. Among the issues they addressed were teacher attitudes toward patriotism, the tradition of civics education, and ways to foster patriotism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172667-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172667-1Tue, 17 Sep 2002 07:03:43 GMTAnti-Terrorism CampaignMr. Codevilla talked about the concept of victory in the international campaign against terrorism. Among the issues he addressed were the concept of security and freedom, civil liberties, intelligence gathering, and various strategies in the war on terrorism. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167889-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167889-1Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:24:10 GMT[A New Birth of Freedom]Professor Jaffa discussed his book [A New Birth of Freedom: Abraham Lincoln and the Coming of the Civil War], published by Rowman & Littlefield. The book is a sequel to Professor Jaffa's earlier book [Crisis of the House Divided]. In this new work, Professor Jaffa examines what philosophical principles influenced Lincoln during the Civil War. In particular, he looks to the Declaration of Independence and the works of the founding fathers to see how Lincoln drew on these writings to formulate his opinions on slavery, free speech, majority rule and more generally, his understandings of democratic theory. He looks to the statements made during the Lincoln-Douglas debates to delineate Lincoln's beliefs in natural law, John Locke and Aristotle. Professor Jaffa also looks to Lincoln's principles regarding individual liberty and their influence on current thinkers such as Chief Justice Rehnquist, Supreme Court Justice Scalia and Judge Robert Bork. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163207-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163207-1Sun, 01 Apr 2001 01:00:50 GMTPossibilities for Policy Consensus in the New Congresshttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160655-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160655-1Mon, 20 Nov 2000 20:19:40 GMTElections and the Future of Political PartiesPolitical commentators and intellectuals examined trends in the American political process.
Mr. Barone expounded the thesis that, after decades of decline, the two major political
parties are growing in strength. Mr. Broder noted that the same soft money that has
enabled the consolidation of the parties has also weakened the image of the parties in the
eyes of many Americans. Dr. Fiorina explored the divergence between the way citizens
think about government and the way textbooks suggest they should think about government.
Mr. Mason made observations based on his experience in government. The forum participants
responded to audience questions.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157762-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157762-1Tue, 20 Jun 2000 08:11:44 GMT[Compassionate Conservatism]Mr. Olasky talked about his book [Compassionate Conservatism: What It Is, What It Does, and How It Can Save America], published by the Free Press. He also responded to audience questions. In the book, the author describes what he believes the proper role of government should be, and how social problems are best solved by the private sector, such as faith-based institutions and volunteers.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158177-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158177-1Mon, 31 Jul 2000 02:07:00 GMTGeorge Washington Book Festival, Part 2Various authors and historians talked about the life of George Washington. Mr. Federer talked about his book [America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations], which contains the quotes of famous Americans. Major General Bowman talked about his book on the ranking of the most influential military leaders of all time. Mr. Fleming talked about the strategy used by Washington in the Revolutionary War. A portrayer of George Washington talked about his military strategy. Mr. Spalding talked about his book [A Sacred Union of Citizens].http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155680-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155680-1Sat, 26 Feb 2000 19:01:34 GMT[Patriot Sage: George Washington]Mr. Spalding and Mr. Gregg talked about the book they co-edited, [Patriot Sage: George Washington and the American Political Tradition], published by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The book is a collaborative biography of the nation's first president. They argued that Washington's moral virtues were at the heart of his leadership and that he provides the ideal model for present-day politicians. After their prepared remarks they responded to questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154174-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154174-1Sun, 06 Feb 2000 07:14:46 GMT[John Adams and The Spirit of Liberty]Mr. Thompson talked about his book, [John Adams and the Spirit of Liberty], published by the University Press of Kansas. The book is about John Adams's political and constitutional thought, interpreting it within the tradition of political philosophy stretching from Plato to Montesquieu. The author shows how the spirit of liberty animated Adams's life and reestablishes this forgotten revolutionary as an independent and important thinker. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118219-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118219-1Thu, 07 Jan 1999 23:45:44 GMTNewspaper RoundtableIn the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Spalding and Ms. Walking talked about current stories of interest to them, including NATO expansion, and took viewer calls.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87386-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Call-Inhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87386-1Sat, 05 Jul 1997 12:41:00 GMTWashington's Farewell AddressMr. Spalding, the co-author of [George Washington's Farewell Address and the American Character], talked about the historical importance of the address and its content.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79100-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Interviewhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79100-1Mon, 24 Feb 1997 16:22:00 GMTTax Policy and the EconomyMr. Shapiro, an economic adviser to President Clinton, and Professor Taylor, an economic adviser to Bob Dole, debated the relationship between tax policy and the state of the U.S. economy. They took questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76009-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76009-1Sat, 19 Oct 1996 08:34:00 GMTYouth Vote in the 1996 ElectionsThree panelists, who were all between 18 and 34, discussed political and other attitudes of people in this age group and what this means for the future of U.S. politics. After individual presentations, they discussed these issues among themselves and took questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75214-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75214-1Sat, 21 Sep 1996 16:01:00 GMTDiversity on College CampusesIn a session entitled "Political Correctness and Multiculturalism on Campus: Is It Good for Higher Education?", Mr. Thiel discussed his book, [The Diversity Myth], and Mr. Wilson discussed his book, [The Myth of Political Correctness]. They took questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70997-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70997-1Wed, 03 Apr 1996 23:36:00 GMTNew Politics of Affirmative ActionMr. Eastland spoke about the history of affirmative action programs and the political debate over them in the past twenty-five years. He argued that Republican presidents created the program and did not want to change them because they feared political repercussions from the Democratic Congress. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. also examined the role of the debate over them in the 1996 campaign. Mr. Eastland has also published a new book on this subject entitled, [Ending Affirmative Action: A Case for Color-Blind Justice].http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70690-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70690-1Mon, 25 Mar 1996 19:08:00 GMTPrimaries and the PressPanelists discussed the relationship between the Republican primary and the media. They examined how the media influenced the campaign and whether it has a positive impact on the electoral process. After the three presentations, there was a discussion period among the panelists and the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70653-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70653-1Tue, 26 Mar 1996 09:16:00 GMTNew Conservative CovenantMr. North spoke about the need for a "New Conservative Covenant" between the federal government and citizens which would involve people more in the political process and fundamentally change how the government operates. He emphasized that most citizens do not want more efficient government, but less government. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience.http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70190-1
info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation)Public Affairs Eventhttp://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70190-1Sun, 31 Mar 1996 05:00:00 GMT